SL_profile_Arbor Terrace_0424_Layout 1 5 / 3 / 24 2 : 24 PM Page 2 but we also want to have strong connections with their families , ” she says . “ Our care plans are ongoing , so I encourage family members to tell me about any changes they may be seeing [ in a resident ] , because that can make [ Ourresidents ] all the difference . Email me , text me , call me , talk to me in the hall . That level of communi - makefriends . cation is one of the most important things we They feel valued . do . It’s not just about sad updates , either ; I want to hear about Mom getting her hair done Theyfeel safe . or doing something else that makes her happy . ” Arbor Terrace Exton strives to help every Nomatter what resident , regardless of which neighborhood they call home , enjoy as much independence levelof care they and enrichment as possible . Haines suggests the community does so by continually refining need , they feel the ways in which residents , their families , and team members collaborate so they can likethey are part “ take the journey together . ” “ When you come to our community , ofa community . ” either as a resident , as a visitor , or as a member of our team , we want you to feel funand feel — Sue HaineS , family , ” she says . “ It’s probably on no one’s executive director of bucket list to end up in personal care or arbor terrace exton memory care , but it is community living . When it’s engaged properly , as I believe we’re doing here , the journey can be a rewarding one for all involved . Arbor Terrace Exton offers three distinct plan carried out by the team led by Lisa “ We want our residents to feel that they living options , or “ neighborhoods ” : Personal Tatarelli , LPN , the community’s director of haven’t lost their sense of self , and perhaps Care at Arbor Terrace Exton , for those looking memory care . In addition to hands - on expe - theyhave even gained it back , ” she continues . to enjoy their retirement with additional care rience gained from more than 16 years in “ They make friends . They feel valued . They and assistance ; the Bridges neighborhood , nursing , Tatarelli has earned numerous certi - feel safe . No matter what level of care they for those with early - stage cognitive decline ; fications and undergone rigorous training to need , they feel like they are part of a com - and Evergreen Memory Care , for residents in learn about the ways in which cognitive munity . We do everything we can to help need of specialized around - the - clock care for decline affects the brain and body . Such their families have that same feeling of wel - Alzheimer’sand other forms of dementia . training has enabled her to better serve coming and inclusiveness when they visit . Each resident who lives in Evergreen residents as well as their families . That sense of belonging is what I love about Memory Care receives a personalized care “ Our residents are our primary priority , the environment here . ” ? Residents benefit from amenities such as a fitness center , a professional concierge , and an on - site salon and spa , as well as an art studio and ample dining options . ? Arbor Terrace Exton 100 Oaklands Blvd . Exton , PA 19341 ( 484 ) 262 - 0158 www.arborexton.com SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 15 ISSUE 8 | 25